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Stephen Decatur, Jr. Signature - Naval Hero of Tripoli Later Killed in Duel

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Stephen Decatur, Jr. Signature - Naval Hero of Tripoli Later Killed in Duel

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Stephen Decatur, Jr. Signature - Naval Hero of Tripoli Later Killed in Duel

The signature of Stephen Decatur, Jr. (1779-1820), signed as "Yrs respectfy / Stephen Decatur," clipped from a letter or document and laid down on a larger stock paper mount. Isolated ink flecks, else near fine. Scattered pencil inscriptions from a former collector are found on the mount. The signature clip measures 3.5" x 1.125" while the overall mount measures 6.125" x 2.75."

Stephen Decatur, Jr. was the son of a Revolutionary War naval captain of the same name, Stephen Decatur, Sr. (1751-1808). Decatur, Jr. rapidly rose through the ranks of the U.S. Navy to become one of its first unadulterated heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1798 as a midshipman. Then followed promotions to lieutenant in 1799, captain in 1804, and commodore in 1807. Decatur, Jr. distinguished himself during the Quasi-War with France, the Barbary Wars, and the War of 1812. He was killed in a duel against Commodore James Barron in March 1820, dying of his wounds at age 41.

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Stephen Decatur, Jr. Signature - Naval Hero of Tripoli Later Killed in Duel

Name: Stephen Decatur, Jr. Signature - Naval Hero of Tripoli Later Killed in Duel
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Price: 300 USD
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